2025-2026 Catalog 
    
    Aug 28, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog

Computer Science (AA)


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The Computer Science AA is designed to prepare students for careers involving computer and/or information technologies. Employers commonly include software development firms, large companies/organizations with internal departments dedicated to software development and/or computer technical support services. Some graduates elect to become self-employed and perform these functions through professional service offerings to their clients. The degree also may serve as entry to a baccalaureate education in computer science, information technology, or software engineering. Click here for information about UMFK’s Computer Systems Administration (BS)  .

The Computer Science AA degree will be awarded upon the successful completion of the program requirements and fulfillment of the University of Maine at Fort Kent graduation requirements.

Computer Science AA Program Details  

Distribution of credits


Core Courses 27 credits
Major-Specific General Education Courses1 6 credits
Remaining General Education Courses1 22 credits
Free Electives to reach 60 credits 5 credits2

1The “Major-Specific General Education Courses” together with the “Remaining General Education Courses”, fulfill UMFK’s General Education requirement.

2Actual total remaining for Free Electives may be different based on student selections.

Major-Specific General Education


These courses are required for this major and also fulfill General Education requirements.

Remaining General Education


Refer to the General Education (All Associates Degrees)  list for details.

Typical Course Sequence


This may vary based on student selections.

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